It also allows users to copy and move data between USB drives, and set the machine to load into the original Wii menu if they wish.

Games will also download in the background now, and the internet browser gains more options.

Nintendo this week announced a marginal profit after another tough year, in which the Wii U underperformed even lowered sales targets. But with a new line-up of games including version of Mario Kart and Zelda being readied for a May-June reveal, it is still possible the Wii U will find a second burst of enthusiasm.